It was difficult for women to get rights especially for voting because men were often viewed as superior against women and smarter. Often times in the past women weren't even allowed to go to school after a while. It is still that way in some countries. This probably didn't help much but if I could get the passage I could be more helpful.
Pheonician empire is the correct answer.
You would most likely settle in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania was established by William Penn (and was named after him) with the idea that it should be a haven ( a safe place) for the Quakers who were prosecuted elsewhere and they would feel safe in Pennsylvania.
